GitHub Advisoryadvisory · npm
GHSA-8wg3-5mcm-fjq8 OpenClaw: Workspace .env could override Homebrew executable selection for skill install flows
HIGH
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- Aliases
- CVE-2026-53819
- Ecosystem
- npm
- Packages
- openclaw
- Severity
- High
- CVSS vector
- CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
- Weaknesses
- CWE-426
- Reviewed
- 2026-07-02
Affected packages
• npm openclaw: < 2026.5.27 → fixed in 2026.5.27
Description
Summary
Workspace .env could override Homebrew executable selection for skill install flows. In affected versions, a workspace `.env` in a repository opened by a trusted operator could override the Homebrew executable used by the install helper.
This advisory is scoped to the named feature and configuration. It does not change OpenClaw's trusted-operator model: authenticated Gateway operators, installed plugins, and intentional local execution surfaces remain trusted unless a separate policy, approval, allowlist, sandbox, or auth boundary is crossed.
Impact
When the affected feature is enabled and reachable, this could run an unintended Homebrew-compatible executable during skill setup. Practical impact depends on the operator's configuration and whether lower-trust input can reach that path.
Patched Versions
The first stable patched version is `2026.5.27`.
Mitigations
avoid running skill install flows from untrusted workspaces until patched. As general hardening, keep channel and tool allowlists narrow, avoid sharing one Gateway between mutually untrusted users, and disable the affected feature when it is not needed.
Related
Alias · CVE (1)
- CVE-2026-53819 OpenClaw before 2026.5.27 contains an arbitrary code execution vulnerability in skill install flows where workspace .env files can override… vulnerability
Weakness · CWE (1)
- CWE-426 Untrusted Search Path weakness